Skeletal System Bone Identification

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What are the Metatarsals?

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The Metatarsals are the long bones in the foot located between the tarsals and the phalanges. There are five metatarsal bones in each foot.

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What is the Medullary Cavity?

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The Medullary Cavity, also known as yellow marrow, is the central cavity of bone shafts where red and yellow bone marrow is stored.

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What is the Tibia?

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The Tibia, also known as the shinbone, is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, located medially.

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What is the Fibula?

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The Fibula is the thinner and smaller bone of the lower leg, located parallel to the tibia.

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Where is the Coccyx located?

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The Coccyx, commonly known as the tailbone, is located at the base of the vertebral column.

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What is Compact Bone?

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Compact Bone is the dense, hard outer layer of bone that provides strength and structure.

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What is Spongy Bone?

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Spongy Bone, also known as cancellous bone, is the lighter, porous inner structure of bone that contains red bone marrow.

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What is the function of the Periosteum?

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The Periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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What are Tarsals?

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Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.

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What is the role of Articular Cartilage?

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Articular Cartilage is a smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints.